Dust and Water Leaks

Most dust and water leaks occur due to missing or incorrectly installed body sealer or components. The source of the leak is detected by:

• pressurizing the vehicle and testing with soapy water.
  • Locate and tape off the body vents.
  • Turn the blower motor to HI.
  • Turn the air recirculation OFF.
  • Close the windows and doors.
  • Open the hood and spray soapy water along body seams and grommets. Make sure to test the areas around the A-pillar at the fender and the hood hinge area.
  • Check for bubbles.

• inspecting for a dust pattern or water path near and above the area in question.
• removing any trim or carpet in the general area of the leak.
• road testing or water-hose testing the vehicle.
• placing a bright light under the vehicle, removing any necessary trim or carpet and inspecting the interior of the body at joints and weld lines.